Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ursinus College compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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Ursinus College holds a strong position among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #279 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #27 in Pennsylvania.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Ursinus College handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Ursinus College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,075 a year. This is higher than $52,418, the median for all majors at Ursinus College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Ursinus College, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $27,000, the typical median for all majors at Ursinus College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,600 | $60,360 |
| Fees | $701 | $701 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Ursinus College were White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ursinus College with a bachelor’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the general biology majors at Ursinus College.
This general biology program at Ursinus College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 46 |
Ursinus College granted 46 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).